Essays about: "Cost-benefit analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 184 essays containing the words Cost-benefit analysis.

1. 1. An Environmental and Health Benefit and Cost analysis of Renewable Energy in Nigeria : A comparison between the investment in solar energy plant and hydropower plant

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Ruth Ashibuogwu; [2024]
   Keywords : Environment; Health; Solar Energy and Hydropower;

   Abstract : This study analyses the environmental and health benefits associated with the use of renewable energy sources, focusing on the costs and savings involved. The research employs a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis approach, comparing the costs associated with generating energy from a 10 megawatts solar energy power plant versus a 10 megawatt hydropower plant. READ MORE

3. 2. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

   Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Proactively Adding Features in opensource system Bitcoin-Wallet: A Simulation study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Ramzi Samir Masoud Abu Zahra; [2023-08-03]
   Keywords : Simulator; annotations; traceability;

   Abstract : Objective: This paper builds on previous research and expands on the cost-benefit analysis of proactive feature annotation, with a focus on using Java to validate the findings from a real-world case study. Background: The significance of features within a system lies behind the need to locate them as they often necessitate identification for enhancement, and editing-related activities. READ MORE

5. 4. Genetic Data Privacy and Consumer Choice Behavior: An Exploratory Study on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Inês Raeiro; Xuexin Li; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : consumer privacy; privacy calculus theory; trust; genetic data privacy; direct-to-consumer genetic testing; consumer choice behavior;

   Abstract : The rapid growth of the Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) industry has raised significant concerns regarding the collection, storage, and use of highly sensitive genetic information. This study aims to address the existing research gaps by examining consumer privacy and choice behavior in the context of DTC-GT. READ MORE

6. 5. Economic Implications of Improving Access to Psychotherapy in Germany: Advantages and Policy Recommendations

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Girum Samson; [2023]
   Keywords : Mental health economics; Healthcare expenditure; Cost-benefit analysis; Psychotherapy; Germany;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a cost-benefit assessment of mental health treatment in Germany, focusing specifically on the example of the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders with psychological therapy. Through an extensive literature review of relevant international literature and secondary data, relevant factors to consider for the calculation of the cost-benefit of mental health treatments are identified. READ MORE